Accounts Assistant

Gillingham, Kent
Blusource

Accounts Assistant – Full-Time Opportunity in Gillingham, KentLocation: Gillingham, within an easy commute of Chatham, Hempstead, Maidstone, Sittingbourne and Aylesford.Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum + Excellent BenefitsA leading UK organisation based in Gillingham, Kent, is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the Finance department in key areas such as Sales and Purchase Ledger, as well as Credit Control functions. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in finance within a supportive and dynamic environment and have the ability to develop and take on further responsibilities in a growing business.If you are looking for a fast paced environment which offers continuous training, good work / life balance and hybrid working, this could be for you.What will you be doing?

• Financial Administration – Purchase and Sales invoices, credit notes, gathering the details for new projects and processing payments
• Running debtor reports and performing bank reconciliations.
• Processing credit card expenses and verifying all relevant receipts.
• Assisting the credit control function to resolve any queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and managing VAT returns.
• Running supplier payment processes.
• Assisting senior finance staff with projects and ad-hoc tasks

What are we looking for?

• Excellent communication skills which will be used both internally and with external suppliers
• A good understanding of Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, and Credit Control.
• A positive working attitude, embracing change and development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Teams.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively, particularly when working to tight deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within a finance department.

What are they offering?

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free parking
• An excellent working environment and culture
• plus lots of other benefits